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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,070.79, 33,087.52 and 9,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,070.79, 33,087.52 and 9,581.37 is: 14,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,070.79 : 33,087.52 = 9,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,070.79/33,087.52 = 9,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,070.79x = 33,087.52 × 9,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,070.79x = 317,023,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,023,659.40/22,070.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.95

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